| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 12/05 |
| Hearing date | 20 Jan 2005 |
| Determination date | 28 January 2005 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | D Lane ; no appearance |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Night 'n' Day Foodstores Ltd v O'Connor |
| Summary | BREACH OF CONTRACT - No appearance by respondent - Applicant alleged respondent abandoned employment - Alleged respondent owed 4 weeks' wages under employment agreement as he did not give notice - Authority satisfied respondent abandoned employment by being absent for four days without notice - Respondent owed applicant four weeks' wages in lieu of notice - Respondent ordered to return uniforms or pay applicant uniform's value - Authority satisfied applicant incurred significant costs by having partially trained a worker who disappeared without trace but no order in that regard - COSTS - Applicant entitled to fee paid for advice received from employers' association |
| Result | Application granted ; Damages ($1,920)(notice) ; ($237.20)(uniforms) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($126.56) ; Disbursements ($70)(filing fee) |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 12_05.pdf [pdf 20 KB] |